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Sam
Nov 19
In Search of St Edmund
Earlier this month, to prepare for St Edmund's Day, we visited Hoxne in search King Edmund and his legend…
Sam
Oct 13
Pottery Painting at the Hatter Street Studio
A few weekends ago, as a (very belated) Birthday present for Elle, we had a morning of pottery painting at the Hatter Street Studio.
Sam
Sep 19
Weaving (and more) at the Lavenham Guildhall
It has been my Birthday weekend and – like any self-respecting gentleman of six and thirty years – I decided I would spend it weaving...
Sam
Feb 20
Sloe Crafts: Writing
Writing may seem a strange place to start a series of posts on crafts, yet I'm not alone in finding my creativity stimulated by handwriting.
Sam
Dec 10, 2023
Winter Walking
Winter walking is one of the best pleasures of these colder months: frost, crisp air and subtle colours.
Sam
Nov 12, 2023
Three Sloe Reads for the Darker Months
The evenings are drawing-in, and the lure of an armchair and a good book becomes hard to resist... Here are three great reads for autumn.
Sam
Jul 16, 2023
Rehabilitating the Barbecue: Advice for Modern Outdoor Eating
Barbecues have acquired something of a bad reputation, but with a few tips, you can turn outdoor eating into a calming, modern experience.
Sam
Jun 11, 2023
Among Old Friends: The Importance of Ancient and Veteran Trees
The recording of ancient trees is important, urgent work: despite their ecological and historical importance, few are protected in the UK.
Sam
May 29, 2023
Unthink: Improving My Relationship with the News
Until only a few months ago, I felt I had become addicted to the news. It would seem I am not the only one...
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